The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-08-26
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battalion sang "He's jolly Good
Fellow" When the Colonel rose
to reply, it was quite time before
the cheering subsidized sufficiently to
allow him to begin. He said that
although he had been accustomed to
military pageants and military
scenes from his youth, yet some
things overcame him; and he was
overcome by their kindness on that
occasion. He would attempt to
make no set speech, but what he
said would be fresh from the heart.
He appreciated most sincerely the
feelings of goodwill and confidence
manifested towards him. That
gathering and the demonstration of
that evening cvinced that the con-
fidence they reposed in him on the
30th of June last was still main
tanned. He assured them that one
of the happiest remembrances of his
life would be the proof they had
given of continued confidence. After
briefly recounting the history of the
Honolulu Rifles during his connec-
ton with them, and declaring his
confidence in them, the Colonel
expressed a fervent hope that they
would continue united and prosper
Gus.
DR.. Tucker here unveiled and pre-
sented to Colonel Ashford a picture
representing the Colonel nursing
sick baby and supplying it with
nourishment from bottle. 1t was
intended to show in allegory how
that gentleman had brought the
Honolulu Rifles from a feeble coDdi-
ton TO one of health and vigor.
Colonel Ashford expressed sur
prise at the gift, and returned
thanks for the baby, at the same
time stating that his own exertions
in the interest of the Rifles had been
seconded by the cooperation of
others, and that it was necessary
still to keep at it.
The Health of His Maiesty's
Ministers was replied TO by Mr.. l..
A. Thurston, Minister of Interior.
He said that he was not there as
Minister, but as member Of the
Honolulu Rifles. Although he and
his colleagues we're the Ministers of
the King they were also the Minis
tiers of the People. Neither did
they represent any particular nation
atty, but the whole people. If the
people have any grievances which
concern the Ministers, they should
go direct to them. The Ministers
were open to reason, and were de-
sirous of serving the people. AL
though they were the Ministers of
the People they were none the less
loyal to the King. Mr.. Thurston
sat down amidst much cheering.
The "New Constitution" brought
Mr.. W. A. Kinney to his feet. The
New Constitution was child
brought to life by the people, and
carefully nurtured at the start by
the Honolulu Rifles. This country
has made history very rapidly of
late. The old constitution had served
its purpose, but progress under it
was out of the question. Twenty
three years ago king sent down
a constitution to his people. Twenty
three years afterwards the people
sent back another Constitution to
the king. This Constitution was born
of liberty which made people stand
by it. 1t secured to the people their
rights. 1t was the best thing for the
Hawaiian people, and under it the
best men would come to the front.
Captain j. II. Fisher proposed
"Our Naval Visitors" which was
followed by three rousing cheers.
Assistant Engineer Dyson, of the
U. S. S. Adams, briefly responded
in few happy words.
Mr.. J. A. McCandless proposed
"Our Adopted Country" which
brought out a response from DR..
Tucker, who spoke of Hawaii's I'M
supposed climate and promising
future. He concluded by saying
that they all should help to make
this country one to be proud of.
Mr.. w. G. Wilder proposed "The
Honolulu Rifles" and Major Heb
bard responded, stating that he APP
preached the subject with diflidence.
Every member of the Rifles appre-
ciated the support of the community
which was behind them, and they
would always fearlessly do their
duty, regardless of results.
Mr.. w. c. Wilder also, by re-
quest of Major Hebbard, spoke
few words. The community owed
a debt of gratitude to the Rifles and
their noble commander which would
not soon be forgotten. They had
won bloodless victory. He hoped
they would never be called to do
lighting, but If they were he was
sure they would never turn their
backs TO the enemy.
"The Press proposed by Cap
tain Unger, was briefly acknowledged
by Walter Hill, of the BULLETIN,
and Daniel Logan, of the Gazette"
Mr. Livingstone proposed "The
Ladies'" and Mr.. G. Mccarthy re-
piled very happily.
After repeated demands, Mr.. II.